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Facade of Dobbies and Tesco Extra in Inverness.

Dobbies in Inverness is set to close by the end of the year. Image: Google Street View.

Future of Dobbies Inverness to be decided next month

Bosses are due to appear in court to approve their restructuring plans.

By Michelle Henderson

Runners dressed in colourful active wear cross the finish line in Inverness during Loch Ness Marathon

London Marathon organisers to take Loch Ness event to the ‘next level’

London Marathon Events has taken over the Highland firm which also organises Etape Loch Ness and the Inverness Half Marathon.

By Michelle Henderson

Eva Tagari opened her Greek takeaway in August. Image Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

YiaYias Little Kitchen: a culinary journey from Greece to Inverness (via Germany)

A love of cooking inspired Eva to open the city's first Greek takeaway.

By John Ross

The award photo is Kenny Gray , Tennents Caledonian,  Cezzie Jones , The Station Hotel , Jill Munro ,  Corrie Chapman , The Station Hotel , James Corden. 

What makes The Station special? Alness bar crowned Community Pub of The Year

Manager Jill Munro spoke to the P&J after the establishment won the award for a second year in a row.

By Alberto Lejarraga

The tragedy happened on the A858 on the Isle of Lewis. Image: Google Streetview

Firm fined £40,000 for health and safety failings after retired vicar’s death

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Philip Walker, 72, died after being struck by a scaffolding board that was protruding from a vehicle owned by Lewis Builders Ltd.

By Jenni Gee

James Tait in action in the Easter Ross ploughing match.

Perfect day for Easter Ross and Moray ploughing matches

Experts go head-to-head for all the major trophies

By Keith Findlay

Ben Campbell, 25, died following the incident in Fort William

Teenager appears in court on Fort William murder charge

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Dominiks Andrejevs is accused of stabbing Ben Campbell to death during an incident in the town's Grange Road last week.

By David Love

Police in a uniform with a radio, not showing her/his face.

Emergency services had been searching in Wick during Monday.

By Graham Fleming

Police car on country road

Motorcyclist clocked speeding at 124mph on Isle of Lewis

Police have been carrying out road safety patrols on Western Isles roads.

By Louise Glen

Care round-up banner above Deeside Care Home

Care round-up: Banff home begins roof repairs while Highland playgroup praised for Gaelic lessons

We take a look at the latest reports for care homes, nurseries, childminders and after-school clubs across Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands.

By Ellie Milne & Ross Hempseed

The Cairngorm funicular is currently out of service.

Cairngorm railway is ‘inherently flawed’, warns engineer who oversaw Skye Bridge project

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John Carson told The Press and Journal the mountain railway should never have relied on concrete.

By Justin Bowie

Alan Cumming. Image: Nicholson/Shutterstock

Alan Cumming takes ‘Scotland’s poshest train’ to Lochaber in new series

The much-loved actor documents his journey from Edinburgh to the Highlands.

By Jamie Sinclair

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Island news

Highlands & Islands Tesco store in Stornoway

Stornoway residents protest against Sunday Tesco opening

November 10, 2024

Highlands & Islands 99% of businesses wanted to see the money raised on the island invested locally. Image: Catriona Talbot.

Highland tourist tax one step closer as Skye residents say cash should be spent locally

November 8, 2024

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Woman arrested after crash on A965 in Orkney

November 7, 2024

News The Balfour hospital in Kirkwall. Image: NHS Orkney.

Orkney dentist shortages ‘at crisis point’ amid Balfour Hospital staff issues

November 7, 2024

More Island news

Why new Kirkwall care home will open a YEAR late and £325,000 over budget

A887 cleared after crash near Bun Loyne

Missing camper last seen in Fort William area traced ‘safe and well’

Turbine blade snaps at controversial Shetland wind farm

Shetland mum reunited with cat 13 years after disappearance

From Lewis to Lebanon… war documentarian Janet MacDonald has seen the best and worst that humans can do

Interview: Stronsay actor Eilidh Fisher talks her role in The Outrun and working with Saoirse Ronan, and how film made her love her Orcadian home

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Inverness news

Inverness Facade of Dobbies and Tesco Extra in Inverness.

Future of Dobbies Inverness to be decided next month

November 12, 2024

News Runners dressed in colourful active wear cross the finish line in Inverness during Loch Ness Marathon

London Marathon organisers to take Loch Ness event to the ‘next level’

November 12, 2024

Inverness Eva Tagari opened her Greek takeaway in August. Image Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

YiaYias Little Kitchen: a culinary journey from Greece to Inverness (via Germany)

November 12, 2024

Crime & Courts John Falconer was found guilty of sexual assault at Inverness Sheriff Court. Image DC Thomson

Nairn driving instructor found guilty of sexual assaults on students

November 10, 2024

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Weekend court roll – a bank swindler and an Oban rapist

November 10, 2024

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Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial, Schoolhill. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

November 10, 2024

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The latest from Highland League Weekly

Willie West on how he has reached 700 games for Fraserburgh

R Davidson (Banchory) Highland League Cup quarter-final draw revealed

Aberdeenshire Shield: Dean Donaldson looks for Inverurie Locos to bounce back against Aberdeen

WATCH: Highland League Weekly – Highlights of Nairn County v Banks o’ Dee, Buckie Thistle v Clachnacuddin cup clashes

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Andrew Macrae and Connor Bunce on moves to Clachnacuddin and Brora Rangers; Forres Mechanics’ Steven MacDonald pleased to re-sign Ryan McRitchie

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Everything you need to know about the Renee MacRae case

Bill MacDowell being pushed into court in a wheelchair by wife Rosemary

The Renee and Andrew MacRae murders: Bill MacDowell fails to lodge appeal in time

By Sarah Bruce

Bill MacDowell and Renee MacRae together at a function in 1976.

Long read: Four decades on, the many twists and turns of the Renee and Andrew MacRae case

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By Stuart Findlay

Inverness was rocked by the disappearance of Renee MacRae and her son, Andrew (Photo: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson)

Sarah Bruce: How the Renee MacRae case is a part of Inverness’s DNA

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By Sarah Bruce

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All Highlands & Islands Posts

The award photo is Kenny Gray , Tennents Caledonian,  Cezzie Jones , The Station Hotel , Jill Munro ,  Corrie Chapman , The Station Hotel , James Corden. 

Highlands & Islands

What makes The Station special? Alness bar crowned Community Pub of The Year

November 11, 2024

The tragedy happened on the A858 on the Isle of Lewis. Image: Google Streetview

Crime & Courts

Firm fined £40,000 for health and safety failings after retired vicar’s death

November 11, 2024

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James Tait in action in the Easter Ross ploughing match.

Farming

Perfect day for Easter Ross and Moray ploughing matches

November 11, 2024

Ben Campbell, 25, died following the incident in Fort William

Crime & Courts

Teenager appears in court on Fort William murder charge

November 11, 2024

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Police in a uniform with a radio, not showing her/his face.

Highlands & Islands

Wick man found ‘safe and well’ after search

November 11, 2024

Police car on country road

Highlands & Islands

Motorcyclist clocked speeding at 124mph on Isle of Lewis

November 11, 2024

Care round-up banner above Deeside Care Home

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Care round-up: Banff home begins roof repairs while Highland playgroup praised for Gaelic lessons

November 11, 2024

The Cairngorm funicular is currently out of service.

Politics

Cairngorm railway is ‘inherently flawed’, warns engineer who oversaw Skye Bridge project

November 11, 2024

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Alan Cumming. Image: Nicholson/Shutterstock

Highlands & Islands

Alan Cumming takes ‘Scotland’s poshest train’ to Lochaber in new series

November 10, 2024

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Weekend court roll – a bank swindler and an Oban rapist

November 10, 2024

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The incident happened on Tulloch Avenue. Image: Google.

Highlands & Islands

Person pushed in front of moving car in Dingwall

November 10, 2024

Tesco store in Stornoway

Highlands & Islands

Stornoway residents protest against Sunday Tesco opening

November 10, 2024

Renee and Andrew MacRae

Highlands & Islands

Documentary explores how blood analyst and soil expert helped convict Renee and Andrew MacRae’s murderer

November 9, 2024

Kirstin Lamotte and her husband, Iain Broadhead, at Little Trochry Farm. Image: David Bebber

Farming

Highland croft praised as charity champions nature-friendly farming

November 9, 2024

His family have issued a public statement. Image: Sandy McCook/Police Scotland

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Man who died in Fort William named as 25-year-old Ben Campbell

November 8, 2024

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Teen airlifted to hospital after being hit by bus near Mallaig

November 8, 2024

Sandie Butler

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Second man charged over death of Highland mum Sandie Butler

November 8, 2024

Police remain at the scene. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Highlands & Islands

Teen charged in connection with death of 25-year-old man in Fort William

November 8, 2024

99% of businesses wanted to see the money raised on the island invested locally. Image: Catriona Talbot.

Highlands & Islands

Highland tourist tax one step closer as Skye residents say cash should be spent locally

November 8, 2024

Aviemore Co-op staff

Highlands & Islands

‘It’s been totally transformed’: Aviemore shoppers celebrate six-figure investment as Co-op reopens

November 7, 2024

The Highland Council van in question, at the spot. Image: Supplied

Highlands & Islands

Highland Council van blocks electric charging point at Inverness HQ for a MONTH

November 7, 2024

An old croft at Quidnish, on Harris.

Farming

Commission takes action over vacant crofts

November 7, 2024

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Highlands & Islands

Woman arrested after crash on A965 in Orkney

November 7, 2024

The Balfour hospital in Kirkwall. Image: NHS Orkney.

News

Orkney dentist shortages ‘at crisis point’ amid Balfour Hospital staff issues

November 7, 2024

Fishing boats at Mallaig

Highlands & Islands

Two men charged with human trafficking offences after arrests on West Coast fishing boats

November 7, 2024

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